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  • Oil and Vinegar: Why They Don't Mix (and What They Are)
    No, a mixture of oil and vinegar is not a solution. Here's why:

    * Solutions are homogeneous mixtures: This means the components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, and you can't visually distinguish them. For example, salt dissolved in water creates a solution.

    * Oil and vinegar are immiscible: This means they don't mix. Oil is nonpolar, while vinegar (mainly water and acetic acid) is polar. These different polarities cause them to separate into distinct layers.

    What is a mixture of oil and vinegar?

    It's a heterogeneous mixture. This means the components are not evenly distributed and you can clearly see the different phases (oil and vinegar).

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